May 1, 2015

On our recent spring break trip to Amsterdam, we literally spent hours walking through the city along the canals. Amsterdam was showing off in the perfect spring weather and I could not stop taking photos - it was just more beautiful than I ever could have imagined!

April 20, 2015

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular destinations in Canada and with good reason. The region is jam-packed with attractions and activities for visitors of any age. I previously shared my family's Top 10 Things to Do in Niagara Falls with Kids but there are other fun activities and attractions that are less well-known. I have visited Niagara Falls many times over the years but visited these 5 attractions for the first time last summer.

April 14, 2015

I have never enjoyed large group tours but have discovered over the last few years that a private tour can be the ideal way to explore and learn more about a destination particularly when travelling with kids. On our recent spring break trip to the Netherlands we wanted to see more than just the city of Amsterdam so we booked a private day tour with Gerk Kazemier of Holland Personal Tour Guide.

March 27, 2015

Easter is just around the corner which hopefully means the arrival of some more spring-like weather in the Toronto area. Whatever Mother Nature has in store though, the kids will certainly be celebrating the four day weekend and parents will be looking for activities to keep them entertained. Here are a few of the upcoming fun Easter events for families in the Toronto area.

March 23, 2015

Looking for a fun day out with the kids in Toronto? If there are LEGO lovers in your family then they will be thrilled with a visit to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto ("LDC Toronto") and we can help get you there. LDC Toronto has generously offered to provide one lucky Gone with the Family reader with a Family Pass for 4 people to visit this fun-filled attraction.

March 5, 2015

We are escaping winter by heading to Europe for our spring break and hopefully we will find the season well underway. Following an overnight flight we will be spending time in both Amsterdam and London.

March 3, 2015

I look forward to spring break more than any other holiday during the school year. Winter seems to drag after Christmas and by the time our spring break rolls around in March, I just need to get away! The hardest part is deciding what type of holiday to take - a city break, a cruise, a theme park adventure, a relaxing beach vacation or an active one at a ski resort. These are 10 of my favourites to help you choose.

February 25, 2015

When my theatre-loving daughter, Emma, turned 11 last July we gave her a trip to New York City to see a couple of Broadway shows. Her schedule was filled with rehearsals from early August until the end of January though so we weren't able to get away until our Ontario Family Day long weekend which coincides with President's Day in the U.S. on the third Monday in February.

February 23, 2015

It may seem like winter is never going to end but, thankfully, spring break is just around the corner. As many families will be flying over their school break, most airports will also be at their busiest. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has asked me to share their tips to help make security screening during this busy travel period less stressful for everyone.

February 5, 2015

It's only February but I have already grown quite weary of winter. We have had more than our fair share of brutally cold temperatures and Mother Nature seems to be making up for lost time lately - dumping all the snow on us that we didn't get earlier in the winter. Thoughts of embracing winter have all but disappeared.

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